as in colleague
a fellow worker
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Recent Examples of coworker
By the time police arrived, coworkers had removed the man from under the equipment.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nearly 40% of regular exercisers now book group sessions, and drop-in classes have become the format of choice for everyone from influencers to coworkers looking for a Tuesday-night sweat.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Her friend and coworker Dhar agrees, but has some extra advice.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
His loved ones also recognized his employers, Timothy and Cindy Dugas, along with his coworkers at The Clam Box and Howards restaurants.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nearly 40% of regular exercisers now book group sessions, and drop-in classes have become the format of choice for everyone from influencers to coworkers looking for a Tuesday-night sweat.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Her friend and coworker Dhar agrees, but has some extra advice.
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
His loved ones also recognized his employers, Timothy and Cindy Dugas, along with his coworkers at The Clam Box and Howards restaurants.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworker
colleague
Noun
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As reflected in an email thread used in the Watson case, Valentine reacted skeptically in 2019 when a colleague told her a particular hospital wanted to exit its contract with Mead Johnson.
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The incident sparked a one-game suspension for Thomas and another discourse about the treatment Clark has received from her WNBA colleagues in the floor.
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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworker. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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